Dinner for One More
By George Capsis “George, Nicky Perry here.” In her British East End accent, Nicky of Tea and Sympathy (108 Greenwich Avenue, near West 13th Street) […]
WestView Goes to Burning Man
By Alec Pruchnicki In 1986, a group of artists had a party on Baker Beach in San Francisco, topped off by a bonfire with a […]
Heaven on a Plate, Italian Style, at Osteria 57
By Karen Rempel I live on West 10th Street, and watched with interest over the summer as the former Piadina at 57 West 10th Street […]
Food Shopping in Paris
By Caroline Benveniste I recently returned from a trip to Paris. While there, I stayed with my aunt, who lives in a residential area in […]
The Whitney and the Waterfront
A waterfront public art proposal is yet another sign that the Meatpacking District is quickly changing into a hot cultural center. Whitney Museum officials […]
Film Forum to Expand and Renovate
By Barbara Chacour Film Forum, the three-screen independent movie house at 209 West Houston Street (between Varick Street and 6th Avenue), has announced that it […]
The Nostalgia of Planning Music for St. Veronica’s
By Michael Feldman Choosing a program for the opening concert at the proposed St. Veronica’s Music Center on Saturday, November 25th has evoked vivid memories […]
La MaMa Coffeehouse Chronicle in Memoriam – Sam Shepard
By Robert Heide The memorial for Sam Shepard, who was called ‘the greatest American playwright of his generation’ by New York Magazine, was held at […]
The Lost Village Tackles Key Neighborhood Issues
By Carol Yost A man with the wonderfully cinematic name of Roger Paradiso has made an award-winning film called The Lost Village. Right now, it’s […]
My Mother, the Screenwriter (Sort Of)
By Barbara Riddle It’s in the nature of teenage girls—it’s almost their job description—to disrespect their mothers, to assert their independence as part of the […]
No Towers in Central Paris
By Barry Benepe Unlike New York City, Paris has insisted on strong limitations for building heights throughout its historic center. Following the array of boulevards […]
Seventh Avenue South: Renaming Redux
By Allyn Freeman In the August 2017 issue of Westview, I wrote an article suggesting that 7th Avenue South be renamed to honor Jane Jacobs […]
He Didn’t Jaywalk, But He Did Just About Everything Else!
By Mary Ann Miller & Cynthia Chaffee On June 6th of this year, when Judge Jill Konviser sentenced landlord Steve Croman to one year at […]
Urban Myth: West Village Landlords Save Money When They Keep Spaces Empty (Part Two)
By Steve Wilson In the September issue of Westview, I discussed the impact of escalating commercial rents and the resulting closures of restaurants and retail […]
The Real Cost of Rising Rents
By Christopher of Christopher Street On March 13, 2016, Council Member Corey Johnson, New York State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, and New York State Senator […]
Landmarks Preservation Commission Under Fire
By Martica Sawin Two recent lawsuits filed against the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) raise questions as to whether the LPC is doing its job as […]
Congress of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New York
By Father Santiago Rubio The events that took place 10 years after the conquest of Mexico in 1531, gave rise to modern Mexico. History confirms […]
Experts Gather to Discuss Food Waste
By Nan Victoria Munger How much money do you throw into the trash every year? For the average American household of four, the answer is […]